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Here's the latest news from the Northwest Highland Cattle Association. Members are welcome to submit news items by providing a short description of of the event (a photo is welcome) and it will be posted as soon as possible, generally upon receipt. |
 The NWHCA welcomes new members: Randy and Michelle Sweem of Sweem's Highlands in Tacoma Washington Karen Mansker of Cloverdale Acres in Sisters Oregon Allen and Ruth-Mary Wolvin of Almost A Ranch in Rainier Washington. Welcome to the association! 11/15/2008 |
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The NWHCA welcomes new members: Judy and Stephanie Goff in Toutle Washington Eric Robb of Zion Acres in Black Diamond Washington Krista Smith of Wishing Star Acres in Baker City Oregon Dick and Marianne Carlson in Arlington Washington. Welcome to the association! 10/28/2008 |
 Here's the Run-A-Muk kids showing Highlands at the Central Washington Fair. Pictured from left are Jace with Bubba, Bailey with Chevas Regal, Cole with Lindsay, and Cade with Jack Daniels. 10/13/2008 |
| Many NWHCA members attended the Puyallup Fair to watch the cattle show on September 19th. Members showing were Cyril and Merry Colbeck of Bear Creek Farm; Tom and Deanna Newton of Bitterroot Farm; Bob and Gina Ames of Boise Creek Farm; Bonnie McLarty of Failte Farm; John and Jean Bates of Hemlock Highlands; Naomi Ewing of Run-A-Muk Ranches North; and Sue and Alan Wiemer of Run-A-Muk Ranches South. | ||
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Run-A-Muk Ranches took home banners for
Grand Champion Bull, Premier Breeder, and Premier Exhibitor at the 2008
Puyallup Fair. A piper pays tribute to the Highlands. After the show
the Fall Board Meeting was held and Vice President Naomi Ewing presented a
silver tray award to Bonnie
McLarty (shown far right) for Bonnie's Grand Champion Female, Tara. |
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Here's Premier Breeder winners Naomi Ewing and Alan Wiemer of Run-A-Muk Ranches
with some fine cattle at the Spokane Interstate Fair on September 8th. RAM
Cavin (left) and Johnnie (right) show off their stuff. 9/20/2008 |
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Here's Alan and Sue Wiemer of Run-A-Muk Ranches following the cattle show at
the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe on August 27th. At left is RAM Cavin,
Reserve Grand Champion. At center is RAM Roche' and RAM Chivas Regal,
Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair. At right is RAM Jonquil, Grand Champion
Female. 9/20/08 |
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The NWHCA welcomes new members: Paul and Amy Lagerquist of Skookumchuck Farm in Tenino Washington George and Andrea Galloway of Jubilee Farms LLC in Cove Oregon Bob and Debbie Johnson of BODE Ranch in Sunnyside Washington. Welcome to the association! 7/10/2008 |
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NWHCA President Cheryl
Kammerzell has provided us with photos (above) of our new display. All of
the pictures and text are attached with Velcro so they can be changed. The
new display is well built, but not as "impervious" as the previous
display so we will need to ask members to take a little care. However, the
new display will be easier to mail using a specially made mailing box. |
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At
the NWHCA spring meeting, member Betty
Jo Nolan made a generous pledge of $50 for Get of Sire and $100 to be split
among first-time exhibitors at the Puyallup Fair in 2008.
In addition,
Betty
Jo has created a memorial for her husband Bill in the form of a beautiful
show halter.
The Bill Nolan Memorial Halter will be given to the premier breeder
at the regional show each year. Thank you Betty Jo for your generosity and
support.
If you have not shown your cattle yet
and are waiting for a reason to take the plunge - now's the time! Please
don't hesitate to contact other members who have experience showing cattle.
Your questions are welcome and you're sure to pick up some great tips. |
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The NWHCA welcomes new members: Greg and Rita Hall of G&R Farm in Bovill Idaho Sydnee Billings of Triple B's Backyard Farm in Dayton Oregon. Welcome to the association! 6/10/2008 |
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Les sends us a follow-up to his story (below).
As you can see, the twins are doing well. Sugar has regained her sight and
gives Spice all she wants in races, dancing, etc. We are maintaining them
separate from the main herd but will be ending that shortly and letting them
cavort with the other calves, Winter and Windy. Submitted by Les, Special-T-Farm, 5/26/2008 |
The NWHCA Board
of Directors is planning to create an informative DVD for members. The film
will provide helpful information on subjects, such as preparing to show at a
fair and calf weaning. The finished product will be available to members for
a nominal price. The directors are looking for a volunteer who has access to
a DVD camera, is interested in filming the project, and can start by early
summer. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl
Kammerzell Submitted by Cheryl Kammerzell, Maple K Farms, 5/12/2008 |
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The girls are doing well - BUT. We
have named them, for now, Sugar and Spice. Spice is into everything,
running, jumping, dancing, etc. Sugar spends most of her time laying
in a corner of the fence with her eyes closed apparently sleeping.
This concerned us no end. We called our favorite Vet, Kalie Mercer, who
visited with us at lunch time, examined Sugar, declared her totally healthy
- BUT - blind. Kalie says that she has seen this before in 2nd born twins,
the theory being that the 2nd is deprived of oxygen during the birth cycle
but that most regain their sight in the days following. But because she is
having sight problems that we might offer her a bottle twice a day to ensure
that she is getting food. The fact that she is still alive on day 3
post birth says that she is finding Mom at some points. We took over her
bottle late yesterday evening and found both "kids"
peacefully nursing, one on each side. So the bottle was not used. It
seems that she is blind in the sun light but that she can see some things in
the shade or after the sun has gone down. During the day you can wave
your hand just beside her eyes and she does not even blink. Last night she
would turn her head away from your hand. In the many years that we have
raised these animals it has been an educational venture. And -
apparently this educational ladder has more rungs to climb. It is
obvious that "You never know it all!!" We'll keep you posted.... |
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After many years of the Highland experience; a
new experience! At age 17, our oldest cow, Blossom, presented us with twin
heifer calves this afternoon. Sire: R.A.M. Slayter. Submitted by Les, Special-T-Farm, 5/6/2008 |
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If you would like to post a "latest news" item, please contact: Gina
Ames Please provide a short description of of the event (a photo is welcome) and it will be posted as soon as possible, generally upon receipt. |
Thistle take me to the NWHCA home
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